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RUSSIA, SOCHI - JANUARY 6, 2023: A Russian Orthodox believer lights a candle during a Christmas liturgy at St Grand Prince Vladimir's Cathedral. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas according to the Julian calendar. Dmitry Feoktistov/TASS/Sipa USA Credit: TASS/Sipa USA

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, a religious holiday which marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. For worshippers, Epiphany commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, nearly two weeks after their Western counterparts observed the festive holiday. While the world marked Ephiphany - today in Australia thousands of Christians took part in services to mark Orthodox Christmas Day. For the first time in two years services marking the joyous ocassion were able to be held without pandemic restrictions. While for others, like Ukranian refugees - it marked a new chapter.

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Published 7 January 2023 8:12pm

By Sam Dover

Source: SBS News

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Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, a religious holiday which marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. For worshippers, Epiphany commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, nearly two weeks after their Western counterparts observed the festive holiday. While the world marked Ephiphany - today in Australia thousands of Christians took part in services to mark Orthodox Christmas Day. For the first time in two years services marking the joyous ocassion were able to be held without pandemic restrictions. While for others, like Ukranian refugees - it marked a new chapter.

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